Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and Challenges

The technology of 3D printing, particularly fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, has revolutionized the development of electrochemical biosensors, offering a versatile and cost-effective approach for clinical applications. This review explores the integration of FDM in fabricating biosensing...

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Main Authors: Luiz Ricardo Guterres Silva, Carlos Eduardo Costa Lopes, Auro Atsushi Tanaka, Luiza Maria Ferreira Dantas, Iranaldo Santos Silva, Jéssica Santos Stefano
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/15/1/57
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Carlos Eduardo Costa Lopes
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Luiza Maria Ferreira Dantas
Iranaldo Santos Silva
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description The technology of 3D printing, particularly fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, has revolutionized the development of electrochemical biosensors, offering a versatile and cost-effective approach for clinical applications. This review explores the integration of FDM in fabricating biosensing platforms tailored for clinical diagnostics, emphasizing its role in detecting various biomarkers and viral pathogens. Advances in 3D printing materials, especially the emergence of bespoke conductive filaments, have allowed the production of highly customizable and efficient biosensors. A detailed discussion focuses on the design and application of these biosensors for viral detection, highlighting their potential to improve diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, the review addresses current trends, including the push towards miniaturization and multianalyte detection, alongside challenges such as material optimization and regulatory hurdles. By providing a comprehensive overview, this work underscores the transformative impact of 3D-printed electrochemical biosensors in clinical diagnostics while also identifying critical areas for future research and development.
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spelling doaj-art-4c6aa694369b4667bafb22d6b1f974932025-01-24T13:25:35ZengMDPI AGBiosensors2079-63742025-01-011515710.3390/bios15010057Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and ChallengesLuiz Ricardo Guterres Silva0Carlos Eduardo Costa Lopes1Auro Atsushi Tanaka2Luiza Maria Ferreira Dantas3Iranaldo Santos Silva4Jéssica Santos Stefano5Graduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, BrazilGraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, BrazilGraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, BrazilGraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, BrazilGraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, BrazilGraduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65080-805, MA, BrazilThe technology of 3D printing, particularly fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, has revolutionized the development of electrochemical biosensors, offering a versatile and cost-effective approach for clinical applications. This review explores the integration of FDM in fabricating biosensing platforms tailored for clinical diagnostics, emphasizing its role in detecting various biomarkers and viral pathogens. Advances in 3D printing materials, especially the emergence of bespoke conductive filaments, have allowed the production of highly customizable and efficient biosensors. A detailed discussion focuses on the design and application of these biosensors for viral detection, highlighting their potential to improve diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, the review addresses current trends, including the push towards miniaturization and multianalyte detection, alongside challenges such as material optimization and regulatory hurdles. By providing a comprehensive overview, this work underscores the transformative impact of 3D-printed electrochemical biosensors in clinical diagnostics while also identifying critical areas for future research and development.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/15/1/57FDM 3D printingelectrochemical biosensorsselective detectionvirusbiomarkersglucose
spellingShingle Luiz Ricardo Guterres Silva
Carlos Eduardo Costa Lopes
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Luiza Maria Ferreira Dantas
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Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and Challenges
Biosensors
FDM 3D printing
electrochemical biosensors
selective detection
virus
biomarkers
glucose
title Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and Challenges
title_full Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and Challenges
title_fullStr Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and Challenges
title_full_unstemmed Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and Challenges
title_short Electrochemical Biosensors 3D Printed by Fused Deposition Modeling: Actualities, Trends, and Challenges
title_sort electrochemical biosensors 3d printed by fused deposition modeling actualities trends and challenges
topic FDM 3D printing
electrochemical biosensors
selective detection
virus
biomarkers
glucose
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/15/1/57
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